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Regular members (Academicians)
Regular membership as an Academician is open to all scientists and clinicians with an international reputation in andrology. The application for membership must be supported by two Academicians. The application must be accompanied by a curriculum vitae and a list of publications. The Executive Council decides on the application.
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Affiliated members
Affiliated membership is open to scientists and clinicians with a clear interest in andrology. The application must be supported by two Academicians and must be accompanied by a curriculum vitae and a statement on the interest in andrology. The Executive Council decides on the application. Affiliated members may become regular members upon application if the criteria are met.
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Associated members
Associated membership is open to individuals working as technical assistants or nurses to andrologists. Their application must be accompanied by a curriculum vitae emphasizing the applicant's activities related to andrology. The application must be supported by two regular members. The Executive Council decides on the application.
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Supporting members
Supporting membership may be conferred on individuals, companies, corporations or foundations to wishing to support the activities of EAA financially and in other ways. The Executive Council decides on membership.
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Honorary academicians
The title of Honorary Academician may be conferred for distinguished services in andrology. The general assembly will decide about proposals for honorary membership.
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Membership fees
All fees are fixed by the General Assembly. The membership fee for regular and affiliated members will include subscription to the EAA journal. The fees for associated members shall be lower than for regular and affiliated members. The EAA journal will be offered to associated members at a reduced rate. Honorary members will not pay a fee and can subscribe to the journal at the same reduced rate as associated members.
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Termination of membership
Membership shall be terminated by withdrawal or expulsion. For individual members it shall also be terminated by death and for juridical persons by dissolution of the same. Withdrawal of membership must be declared in writing. It becomes effective at the end of the respective calendar year. If a member fails to pay his/her dues for 2 years, the Executive Council has the right to terminate membership.
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Expulsion from membership
Members working against the interest of EAA may be expelled from the Society by a two-thirds vote of the Executive Council. Before action is taken the member must be permitted to present his case to the Executive Council either in writing or in person. |